Open Mind in Carlisle

stopped her for a few drinks while i was a way the bar had a wide selection of drinks on offer its well worth a look if you are every in Carlisle

Stopped in fort lunch whilst shopping in the city. We didn't want anything too big / heavy so the menu suited just fine. The menu is quite limited but staff were accommodating and created a vegan platter for my wife.The pizza panini looked excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed the polish sausage & Blue Moon (probably my favourite beer).Would we come back - yes.Would we recommend - yes.

exactly that. The tunes are good, great place to chill out with a warm, welcoming vibe, largely thanks to the staff, who have just the right mix of professionalism and fun. Love this place.

We visited "Open MInd" today with a relative and friend and were very pleased that it was open today with it being a Sunday. The staff couldn't do enough for us. The delicious apple and carrot curried soup went down a treat with it being nippy outside.There is a lovely rustic homely feel to the place and there was good background music playing.This place is definitely on our favourites list when we're visiting Carlisle.

Never been here before - never will go again! Cheaply decorated, disgusting staff, even worse service, the drinks are horrific and when you question the drink I was kindly told to f*** off. Will not be returning.

Local guy, ended up in here with friends a few times, reluctantly I would add, every time an epic fail- service abysmal, staff terrible, drinks atrocious, when you just have had enough that as a calm human being you question the staff over the validity and content of the drinks they tell you to f*^^ off and leave the premises or they threaten to call the police - time to move on and never (why would you) go back!! Nothing more to say!

Myself and my friend over from Chicago went hear for a bite to eat and a beer, a very nice place to go to the staff are very nice the food is good fresh quality I would recommend going here

Popped in for lunch as we didn’t want the usual fried food offered everywhere else, glad we did! Staff are great, food was excellent and plenty of if ( we didn’t manage to eat all of it!), and it’s licensed so I had a lovely glass of wine too! Would certainly recommend it.

Unlike everything else, which looked distinctly shut on a Sunday.Lovely staff who were very attentive but not intrusive although we were thin on the ground for serving as only 8 customers at a time at seven in the evening.Polish food, with veggie perogi that were excellent. Polish sausage was very good also.Good craft beer.Very easy place to be.

We popped in for a couple of drinks and we were so pleased we did. The people who work behind the bar are lovely, the drinks were great and there's a lot of choice. Good music being played by a live DJ but you can still chat comfortably.

Never had such service in here. Curt. Pointing to menus rather than explaining. No wonder this was empty. I'd rather go somewhere else for the same price from people who want to serve you.

Called in for a pint of beer, really friendly knowledgeable bar staff. The decor is quirky and cosy and we had seat in the window. Great music too. Well worth a visit!

It was the first time I had been in the cafe. Lovely atmosphere, with rustic decor, brickwork and wooden floors and bar, and staff were very friendly. Just had a latte and cookies but other customers were enjoying a light lunch and their meals looked very appetizing. Will definitely visit again next time I am in Carlisle.

like this place a lot. Popped in just for a drink middle of a weekday. Great music playing and the waffle with apple cinnamon was amazing. Couple of lovely dogs...beautiful greyhound called Archie...it's dog friendly so added bonus I would definately return when I'm next in Carlisle

Dropped in early evening for a drink on the way home. Very quirky. All the furniture made from pallets in their raw form. Not sure if it would pass health and safety as there are a lot of exposed nails but it all works and it has a nice atmosphere.

Got a pint of cider ..flat as hell barmaid told me it wasnt ?? She reluctantly change it for a strawberry cider which i dont drink . It was a case of take it or leave it . Barmaid ( manager)need to change her attitude .what happened to the customers is always right . Will definitely not return.

My wife and i came here for a drink after a meal. Really nice cosy place, good music and decor. Plenty of drinks to choose from. I had Long Island Iced Tea and my wife had Gin. Staff were friendly aswell. Definitely worth a visit

At long last, it seems that Carlisle is joining up some of the previously rather neglected areas of the town-making it an attractive place to pause, while awaiting trains from the nearby Station (itself undergoing major renovations)- and to enjoy a very pleasant atmosphere.There's a harmonium set against a wall, and (with nicely judged furnishings) is well worth a visit. The staff are very friendly (and personable) and the menu has enough to please any palate. I was in a bit of a rush, so just had a coffee and a piece of delicious fruit cake, served with cream. I shall return!For those seeking alcoholic beverages, and cocktails, there's a good range of Whisky, Gin, Vodkas and Rum.Maybe, next time?

Pre meal drinks! Good choice of cocktails, although hubby opted for beer. This time I opted for the raspberry cosmopolitan, which was lovely.

I was in on Saturday for lunch with two friends. The hot sandwiches were good, but the cream of mushroom soup was not. Lumpy, odd taste, not enjoyable. My friend was just off the train, so didn't make a fuss but I doubt we'd be back of in Carlisle again.